If we determine suicide or concerning or harmful sexual behaviour, we must create a person characteristic to record this.
CYRAS handbook – Creating a Person Record (staff resource)

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Family group conferencing

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About family group conferencing

The family group conference brings together te tamaiti or rangatahi and their whānau or family, professionals and others to find ways to support the oranga of te tamaiti or rangatahi and consider the interests and impact of any offending on the victim.
Confidentiality and the family group conference

A family group conference is a private and confidential meeting. All discussion and information shared during the conference is privileged.
Family group conferencing practice standards

These practice standards cover the key practice requirements for care and protection coordinators, youth justice coordinators and social workers to support high-quality family group conferencing.
Care and protection family group conference

The care and protection family group conference brings together te tamaiti or rangatahi and their whānau or family, relevant professionals and others to find ways to support the oranga (wellbeing and safety) of te tamaiti or rangatahi.
Youth justice family group conference

Youth justice family group conferences are held when tamariki or rangatahi are alleged to have offended or once the charges have been proven. These are convened and facilitated by youth justice coordinators.

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